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Explore the latest insights, thought leadership, and case studies on how our work is transforming Africa's digital economy.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
The African continent saw a 20% increase in cyberattacks in 2023, with public sector systems among the main targets, Interpol reports. For the month of October, Cybastion will be observing #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth. Each week, we will highlight the importance of building secure, inclusive, innovation-driven digital economies and show how cybersecurity underpins every component of our Digital Fast […]
Cybastion unveils Africa DigiEmpower initiative and expands new partnership in Democratic Republic of Congo
On the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, Cybastion announced the expansion of the Africa DigiEmpower initiative to the Democratic Republic of Congo, signaling a new phase of collaboration between the United States and Africa on digital transformation and skills development. Hosted at Cisco's New York office, Memoranda of Understanding were signed between H.E. Grace Kutino, Minister of Youth of […]
RELEASE: EXIM-backed deal unlocks capital and de-risks U.S. entry into African digital markets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pFSwxbizeE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Top US officials, Citi and Cybastion, and US technology leaders formally announce a $100 million EXIM funding guarantee in the African digital sector. The EXIM-backed financing guarantee frees up capital and reduces the risks of U.S. entry into Africa's fast-growing digital market. 2025 – Senior US officials, Citi, US technology leader Cybastion and a consortium of […]
US Technology Leaders EXIM and Cybastion to Officially Announce $100 Million EXIM Funding Guarantee in Africa’s Digital Sector
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: Senior officials from the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) will join U.S. technology leader Cybastion and a consortium of U.S. technology companies at a news conference on September 22 to showcase bilateral cooperation and formally announce EXIM's first-ever approval of a $100 million financing guarantee for […]
Pan African Visions presents Cybastion’s digital infrastructure works in Ivory Coast
The latest edition of Pan African Visions Media, a US-based publication on African perspectives, features a special issue on Ivory Coast, in which the magazine highlights Cybastion's digital transformation projects in the country and an extensive Q&A with Andre Biyong, Cybastion's Chief Operating Officer (COO). The special issues feature […]
Cybastion Exec highlights the power of AI to drive innovation in Africa during African Diaspora Day on the Hill
On this year's African Diaspora Day on the Hill, U.S. lawmakers, global investors, and African Diaspora leaders from the technology, creative industries, and critical minerals and energy sectors gathered on September 16 for a high-level forum on Capitol Hill on forging a new U.S. economic partnership with Africa and the Caribbean. Armand Tchokokam, […]
OP-ED | Advancing U.S. Leadership in Africa’s Digital Future
With its vast natural resources, rapidly growing digital economy and critical role in global mineral and energy supply chains, Africa is poised to become one of the most strategically important regions in the world. The real question remains: why is the American private sector the preferred partner in Africa’s digital transformation? American companies will benefit from […]
Question-and-answer interview on cybersecurity with the Ecofin Agency
As African countries enter the digital age, most remain vulnerable to cyberattacks, data breaches and other digital threats. In a Q&A interview with Agence Ecofin – Agence Ecofin, Dr. Thierry Wandji, CEO of Cybastion, highlights the pillars of successful digital transformation and how governments are adapting to evolving cyber threats. […]
100 women from the Anoumabo community of Abidjan trained in digital skills
At the beginning of August, the Anoumabo Cultural Center in Abidjan came alive with the spirit of digital innovation! THEYA by Cybastion Foundation, through its Africa DigiEmpower program, in partnership with DigiFemmes Côte d'Ivoire, offered 100 women from the Anoumabo community of Abidjan a free technological training session to strengthen their digital skills and improve their online sales. “Training women is […]
The Ivory Coast DigiTourism Forum is committed to unlocking digital innovation to support the tourism sector
The tourism and leisure sector in Africa offers enormous opportunities to drive economic growth, job creation and prosperity across the continent. New technologies, digital innovations and artificial intelligence are paving the way for a new era of digital transformation that can unlock the full potential of a country's tourism industry. The Ministry of Tourism and Leisure of Côte d’Ivoire […]
PROJECT MILESTONE | Start of construction of a data center in Ivory Coast
Construction began in May on Ivory Coast’s “Digital City,” an innovative digital hub designed to expand connectivity, modernize government services and accelerate the country’s digital transformation. Anchored in a sovereign data center, the Digital City, located in Grand-Bassam, will create a dynamic digital ecosystem for smarter, faster and more inclusive e-government services and innovation hubs […]
PROJECT MILESTONE | Cybastion trains Beninese police and customs officers in body camera technology
To improve transparency and public safety in law enforcement, the Cybastion-Benin team trained Beninese Republican Police and Customs officers in the use of body camera technology to increase accountability and transparency in their daily policing activities. By equipping the police with body camera technology, the Benin Republican Police and Customs will enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness […]